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F242 OCD

1988 Ford Mustang

Black Petrol 4994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

22,134 mi
Last recorded22,134 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2018
Typical for 1988 Ford Mustang58,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF242 OCD
MakeFord
ModelMustang
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2018 22,134 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 22,126 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2015 21,935 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 193,995 miles

both headlamp lenses deteriorated

both rear tyres very close to limit

driver seatbelt slow retracting

Fail 31 Jul 2010 19,394 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both headlamp lenses deteriorated

both rear tyres very close to limit

driver seatbelt slow retracting

Pass 4 Jul 2009 17,000 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 16,265 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 15,463 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2006 15,340 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres nearing limits

Pass 12 Sep 2005 10,807 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2005 10,807 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

pinhole leaks at nearside rear exhaust

temporary beam masks fitted to front headlamps

How Reliable is the Ford Mustang?

Based on 140,135 MOT tests across 19,692 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
1,994
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
19,692
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,846
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,037
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 972
position lamp(s) not working 783
Direction indicator incorrect colour 756
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F242 OCD is a 1988 Ford Mustang in Black with a 4,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1988 Ford Mustang models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 58,828 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Mustang fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 1,846 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F242 OCD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Mustang typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 38 years old, this Ford Mustang is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F242 OCD registered?

F242 OCD is a 1988 Ford Mustang, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is F242 OCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for F242 OCD shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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